If you spend time talking to organisations running industrial or operational environments, a pattern quickly emerges. The cyber risk isn’t just growing – it’s growing faster than their ability to see it, understand it, and respond to it.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we work, and the ISO 42001 is a must. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries from healthcare and finance to manufacturing and retail. But with this rapid adoption comes a critical question: how do we ensure AI is used responsibly, transparently, and ethically? This is where ISO/IEC 42001:2023, the world’s first international standard for AI management systems, steps in. What is ISO 42001? ISO 42001 provide

We’re delighted to have been recognised as the Managed Security Service Provider of the Year (Europe) at Exabeam’s Global Partner Awards. This honour highlights the strength of our partnership with Exabeam and our shared commitment to delivering innovative, effective, and secure solutions for customers. Our partnership is built on a joint focus: helping organisations stay secure, resilient, and confident in an ever‑evolving threat landscape. By combining our expertise with E

The UK Government launched the G-Cloud framework in 2012 to streamline how public sector organisations buy digital and cloud-based services.

To all Sapphire customers,  Sapphire has been made aware of a recent widespread issue that has been reported: Windows machines are experiencing crashes and displaying the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). Currently, all indicators are…

The realm of cyber security has undergone a remarkable evolution over the past three decades, transforming from a niche concern into a global imperative. As we navigate through the digital age,…

I was conducting some lightweight research recently, reviewing past news articles about cyber attacks: the attack on the NHS this summer is still fresh in our memory, the TFL attack, the one on the British Library, not to mention the high-profile international attacks of recent years. Then there are the ones that tend only to be in our local news: an attack on a poultry farm, on a vet practice, and so on. All these articles demonstrate that whatever its size and its public pr

Sapphire is thrilled to re-announce its long-standing partnership with Check Point, a global leader in cyber security. For over two decades, this relationship has been built on a shared commitment to delivering innovation and excellence and providing businesses with the protection they deserve. At Sapphire, solid partnerships create robust solutions. Our long-standing collaboration with Check Point reflects our dedication to mitigating cyber risks across people, processes, an

Introduction For many organisations, compliance is a cornerstone that ensures companies operate within the legal frameworks and ethical boundaries set by regulatory bodies. As we move through the period 2024-2025, the landscape of compliance is undergoing significant transformations, influenced by technological advancements, evolving regulations, and global events. This blog explores how compliance is changing in the UK and worldwide, what we have observed this year, what we

Much of today’s log management is still done using Syslog, which has roots in the 80s and was used without authoritative published specifications. Of course, it is also one of the most versatile tools that makes it easier for administrators to manage complex networks.

As more of our professional and personal lives move online, it’s increasingly important to keep our networks secure from potential cyber-attacks and reduce our cyber exposure. One tool that is frequently used for this purpose is a Network Intrusion Detection System (NIDS). But what exactly is NIDS, and how does it work?

Bug bounty programs have gained popularity in recent years, spurred on particularly strongly by the pandemic What Is a Bug Bounty? A bug bounty is a program implemented by companies to engage security researchers and ethical hackers in identifying and reporting security vulnerabilities. In exchange for their services, these programs offer prizes, ranging from public…

Why I Pursued Work Experience in Cyber I’ve always had an interest in computer science as a whole, and this extended into cyber security.

In today’s digital age cybersecurity has never been more of a critical component to any organisation’s strategy.

According to Gartner[1], 60% of organisations who utilise operational technology or cyber-physical systems have yet to embark upon a cyber security journey to identify and mitigate their operational cyber risk.

“I’ve managed my own firewall for 20 years, so why change now?” This is a question we hear many people asking themselves.

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve successfully added the Security Operations Centre (SOC) discipline to our CREST membership, earning an additional accreditation and demonstrating our commitment to defending clients through our people, technology and processes….

The UK public sector is seemingly under constant attack from cyber criminals. With small teams, challenges around resources, often a lack of out-of-hours work, and a policy of not paying ransoms, incident response for the…

I have managed my firewall for 20 years, so why change it now? This is a question we hear many people ask themselves. Firstly, the relentless move to the cloud means that more and more, sometimes 100% of all your applications are online. This means that your office/factory is now dependent on access to the internet 24*7. Before the cloud, if the internet access went down, people could not email externally, but the day continued. Now, everyone has to go home to work if the in

Financial institutions rely heavily on third-party vendors and service providers for critical functions. From payment processing to IT services, these external entities play pivotal roles in their operational landscape.